ANA DA SILVA
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and attentive Sterile Processing Technician. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment also looking forward to expend the knowledge of the surgical world.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Cancer Center
Manhattan, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery
Manhattan, NY
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment and supplies
- Set up trays based on surgeons' instructions and typical needs of each procedure
- Followed manufacturer's instructions for proper cleaning of instruments
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
Sterile Processing Technician
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
Langhorne, PA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepare trays and surgical sets
- Gather sterile instruments trays, surgical supplies and packs for scheduled cases, add on cases or level cases
- Conduct daily rounds to collect equipment such as bioburden transport case cart for processing and distribute equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines including turn overs, one trays and IUSS if needed
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols
- Records results of biological and diagnostic tests
- Track and maintains spares, tools and medical test equipment and verifies proper calibration and readiness for use
- Takes responsibility, along with shift leader for ensuring that loaner sets are available and sterile as required in a timely manner
- Identifies, assembles and disassembles all instruments sets and trays with strict attention to detail
- Accurately assembles case carts, daily supply carts and room supply carts ensuring to follow surgeons preference for procedure/pick ticket lists
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
Yonkers, NY
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Successfully handled crowds of over 200 people during demanding sales events
- Successfully assisted customers with product selections and purchases
- Achieved daily sales goal by cross selling and promoting additional products and services
- Built report with customers by asking probing questions and utilizing effective listening skills
- Multi-task between assignments, computer screens, and computer applications to complete assignments
- Trained new employees on basic customer service techniques and procedures
- Collaborated with managers, team members, and vendors to achieve the company's goals
Sales Associate
Zara
Greenwich, CT
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Interacted with large groups of customers daily in reference to their wants, concerns and needs
- Resolved issues, following up on purchases, and opening new accounts
- Drove sales through upselling products based on customer's past purchases and preferences
- Assisted in marketing efforts while building rapport with customers by inviting them to special store events
- Performed daily department tasks including stocking, creating merchandise displays, remerchandising, pricing markdowns, transferring merchandise, inventory control, and processing transactions
- Provided comprehensive follow-up, often going between customer and vendors to resolve issues, and tailoring resolutions to meet customer needs
Education
Sterile Processing Universal -
Sterile Processing Universal
Jenkintown, PA03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NY08.2011
Skills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Computerized Tracking
- Surgical Equipment Tray
- Surgical tray preparation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Sterilizer Testing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Decontamination Procedures
- Surgical Instrument Processor
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Inventory Management
- Relationship building
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Attention To Detail
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Cancer Center
08.2024 - Current
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2022 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
05.2015 - 03.2017
Sales Associate
Zara
02.2014 - 01.2015
Sterile Processing Universal -
Sterile Processing Universal
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School